Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.

The classic tale about three billy goats that outsmart a hungry troll. Author/Illustrator biography Reviewed Good literature brings language to life and offers children new worlds of adventure, knowledge, and humor. The beloved tales in our Favorite Children's Stories collection have been cherished for hundreds of years, and now your students can enjoy them as well. Gathered from all over the world, these tales have universal messages and lasting...

By boat, by train, by goat, and by plane. This illustrated book introduces early readers to the different ways people travel from place to place. Featuring simple text, vivid illustrations, and an engaging rhyme, young learners will be encouraged to share what they read or create a story of their own.

A boy wants all of the pets in a pet store but he and his sister can choose only one. End notes discuss Dr. Seuss's pets, his creative process, and the discovery of the manuscript and illustrations for "What Pet Should I Get?"

A gentle, repetitive story about forest creatures on a cold winter's day and night. With colorful, child-friendly illustrations this is a sweet pick for cozy storytimes by the fire.

Bob Marley's songs are known the world over for their powerful message of love, peace, and harmony. Now a whole new generation can discover one of his most joyous songs in this reassuring picture book adaptation written by his daughter Cedella and exuberantly illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. This upbeat story reminds children that the sun will always come out after the rain and mistakes are easily forgiven with a hug. Every family will relate...

Shares humorous poems about such subjects as disco baths, sneaky sisters, nose hairs, and wanting a dog.

A young student, who comes to love poetry through a personal understanding of what different famous poems mean to him, surprises himself by writing his own inspired poem.

Rhyming verse describes the activities of many of the creatures that inhabit the Amazon rainforest. Includes facts about the animals in the book and about the Amazon River and rainforest.

You are important, bold, creative, and amazing! There's nothing you can't do. Ciara and Russell Wilson encourage little ones to be anything they can imagine in this energetic, inspirational story about dreaming big.